The wise man repeatedly warns the young man against the wicked woman. In these chapters, which speak as a father to a son, he also cautions against the path of the evil man. However, he returns to the warning about the wicked woman because it is such a temptation for the young man. 

In Proverbs 5:3, it states, “For the lips of an immoral woman drip honey, and her mouth is smoother than oil;” Verse 4 continues, “But in the end, she is bitter as wormwood.” Verse 8 advises, “Remove your way far from her and do not go near the door of her house.” This highlights the need to stay as far away from such a temptation as possible. Do not destroy your life for a few moments of pleasure with a wicked woman! 

Verse 5 warns, “Her feet go down to death; her steps lay hold of hell.” The same chapter goes on to teach the young man that it is enriching to have your own wife, and to work together to build your future based on this wisdom from God. Verse 15 says, “Drink water from your own cistern and running water from your own well.” Verse 18 adds, “Let your fountain be blessed and rejoice with the wife of your youth.” 

Verse 24 poses the question, “Why should you, my son, be enraptured by an immoral woman and embrace the arms of a seductress?” Remember, God sees everything you do; your time with the wicked woman will not go unnoticed. Verse 21 states, “For the ways of man are before the eyes of the Lord, and He ponders all his paths.” 

American culture has celebrated promiscuity for far too long, lasciviousness is everywhere, and pornography is more accessible now than ever before. Young men have access to temptations at their fingertips (through cell phones) and many seek then to act on perverted impulses; implulses that society has trained them to accept as “normal.” It is no wonder that the moral degradation of our society is spilling over into more heinous and evil behaviors. 

That said, there is also an opportunity for the light of God to shine brighter in these dark days (Matt. 5:14-16). May whoever be reading this reflect on what God says about finding actual value in a godly spouse—someone with whom you can build a life together, and enjoy the blessings that God has to offer. 

I pray that God Almighty will continue to bless my marriage richly, and that anyone reading this will also lay hold of the blessings God provides in a pure relationship between a man and a woman, as He has designed it. May your generation utterly reject the sinful advances that are continually propagated into our homes and lives!! May you reach up to God through Jesus Christ, and may we all grow in the use of sound wisdom!!!